Need help with printables? Read on!
Terms of use
All printables are the copyrighted property of Keri Houchin Design, LLC. Some printables used licensed clipart.
All printables are for personal use only. That means you can save and/or print them to use at home or in a small, personal group setting such as a playdate, kids club, public school, or library. These cannot be sold, given away to large groups, or used for money-related purposes by any business/nonprofit. Do not share files online anywhere for any reason.
If you would like to commission a custom printable to use however you like, send me an email proposal.
How to download
Free printables are available to weekly email newsletter subscribers.
- Sign up using the form at the bottom of the blog post. Make sure your email address does not have any typos.
- Confirm your email address. (Only necessary the first time.)
- After confirming, you’ll receive a separate email with your printable. Emails are nearly instant, so if you don’t see it, check your spam/junk/other folders.
- Inside the printable email, click on the text that says “Click here to download your printable.” Depending on your personal computer settings, you may need to allow downloads.
If you don’t want to receive the weekly email newsletter or sign up on 300 subscription forms, join The Printables Library. This will give you instant access through Gumroad without having to enter your email into 300 subscription forms.
I didn’t get the printable
- Check your spam/junk/others folder. If you are using any email filters, check those too.
- Check your email from a different device. I don’t know why, but sometimes an email will appear in my desktop inbox but not on my phone, or vice versa.
- Are you using a business email? Many companies/schools block newsletters. Please sign up with your personal email address.
- Does someone else have access to your email? They might have deleted it, assuming it was junk. Check your trash folder.
- Are you outside the US? There are so many rules that affect email, I unfortunately cannot account for them all.
If you received a different printable from the one you signed up for, please reply to that email and let me know! With 250+ printables and 900+ blog posts, it’s a lot to maintain and I do make mistakes.
Gumroad tips
- You can log into your Gumroad account to access The Printables Library or any individual purchase.
- When you download a printable from Gumroad, I recommend creating an account with a username and password. If you do not create an account, the only way to access your printables is through the receipt. If you need help with your account check out Gumroad support.
- The Printables Library is big. To find a specific product, use the search function on your device (control-F on a PC; command-F on a Mac).
How to print
- Some printables are a large file size and are in .zip format to send via email. To unzip on most computers, double-click the dowloaded file.
- All printables are in PDF format. This ensures that they print the same as they appear online. (Your monitor/printer colors may vary a bit.) You need a free PDF reader, like Adobe Reader or Preview.
- Unless otherwise stated in the blog post, all of my printables fit on regular 8.5×11-inch computer paper. Some printables might work better on card stock.
- The printer I currently use is an Epson XP-4100; previously I had an Epson Workforce that was good.
- You’re also welcome to have any of the printables printed at an office/copy shop or your local library. I’ve never had a reader mention any trouble, but if someone refuses to print something, please let me know.
Planner printing
My printable planner is the most popular download, so it needs a few tips on its own.
Printing double-sided
I print my planner on both sides of the paper so it takes up less space. To print all the pages you want, double-sided, you need to collate the pages (ie. put them in order first).
My favorite way to do that is to duplicate pages, then drag and drop them into one open PDF file. Here’s how that looks using Preview on my iMac*.
- A. Duplicate the first page you want to use in your planner and open the copy. I picked the year-at-a-glance calendar.
- B. Use the mouse to drag and drop additional pages into the thumbnail bar of the open PDF. You can then drag each page up and down that side menu to put them in order. If you drag the same pages from the folder on the left into the menu on the right, it will add them each time. (This is handy if you want to print each monthly followed by 4 weeklies.)
- C. That tiny menu I circled is how to open the thumbnail menu if it’s not already opened. You can also change it to show 2 pages at a time, which will show you how it will look when you print. (When in doubt, odd pages are the front and even pages are the back.)
* If you’re on a Windows PC, it’s a bit more complicated. The free Adobe Reader doesn’t let you drag and drop pages into PDFs this way, but you can use Adobe’s online PDF software.
Printing the half sheet A5 size
You can actually purchase A5 size paper, although I haven’t done it myself. To print 5.5×8.5-inch pages on regular 8.5×11-inch paper, set your printer to print 2 pages per page. Depending on your printer settings, you may need to tell it to print the pages at around 50%.
These blog posts might also be helpful for editing, printing, and assembling printables.
- How to Set Up Your Planner for Success
- How to Type on Printables
- The Ultimate Planner Supplies Guide
Still need help?
If you still don’t find the answer to your question below, contact me with specific details about where you’re having trouble. Please include error messages and the steps you took.
Thanks for your patience while I sort through emails and reply. I try to respond to all reader questions within a week.